WESTERN EQUATORIA- Peace begins, sometimes, with a multicultural gathering like the one recently organized at the Freedom Square in Yambio.
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Recently, people from nine ethnic groups got together to celebrate a peace festival, embracing unity. Photos: Martin Siba/UNMISS

Peace begins when journalists are fully empowered to report on the impact of conflict. In Yambio, UNMISS held a workshop for 30 local journalists on ways to ethically document sensitive issues such as sexual violence. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS

Perhaps peace begins with singing? If so, Malakal residents attending an UNMISS peace concert did their best to usher it in. Photos: Ines Surwumwe & Samson Liberty/UNMISS

Who said one cannot enjoy breaks to have a bit of fun while discussing how to increase the political space and participation of youth, in Terekeka and beyond? Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS

An UNMISS human rights forum saw frank discussions about the need for all stakeholders to come together, despite their differences, and contribute to ensure that South Sudan's first post-independence elections, scheduled for December 2024, are free, fair as well as credible. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS

Donors visiting Koch to see the results of a variety of projects implemented over the last four years were impressed. Photos: Peter Bateman/UNMISS